In the hearty, maple-syrup-scented land of Vermont, where the mountains appear to wear cozy green quilts in the summer and fluffy white coats in the winter, there’s something unexpected and exhilarating happening. Kids, both little and not-so-little, are lacing up their gloves and dipping their toes into the thrilling world of kickboxing! Imagine a world where mini ninjas with freckles and braces, named Emma and Ethan, learn to roundhouse kick like they're in one of their favorite superhero movies. They might look like average kids who love hiking the Green Mountains, throwing snowballs during the harsh winter, and having Maple Creemees (the local term for soft serve ice cream) on sunny afternoons, but when they step into the kickboxing gym, they transform into fearless warriors! Meet Sir Kicks-A-Lot, an imaginary and hilariously funny moose with a black belt in kickboxing. He's not your average moose, oh no! While others are busy munching leaves in the forest, Sir Kicks-A-Lot is busy teaching Vermont's kids powerful moves like "The Maple Leaf Jab" and the "The Green Mountain Sidekick." He's got big antlers, a bigger heart, and an endless supply of funny moose puns. In the midst of the brilliant fall foliage and pristine ski slopes, Vermont's kickboxing kids are a force to be reckoned with. They're learning resilience, discipline, and how to throw a punch that could even make Sir Kicks-A-Lot wobble. But don't worry, he's always laughing, ready to get back up, and eager to teach them the next cool move. Because in Vermont, even when it's freezing outside, the spirit of kickboxing keeps everyone warm and chuckling.
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What began in a humble New York City apartment with just a single student, Spark, has since blossomed into an enriching program impacting thousands of children. Our unique educational approach combines the elements of art, yoga, meditation, and nature to create a holistic learning environment. This distinctive blend is what sets Spark apart, allowing us to reach and inspire a multitude of children in truly meaningful ways. With an array of offerings to accommodate various schedules and needs, Spark has something for everyone. Our services extend beyond the standard after school and weekend classes to include holiday and summer camps, birthday parties, portfolio preparation, private classes, and custom pods. We also welcome homeschool groups and are thrilled to announce the recent addition of a forest school program to our repertoire. You can find Spark on-site in various schools and at our main studio located in the Upper West Side. But we're not stopping there - we're also planning to expand to the Upper East Side and Brooklyn. For our families in Pennsylvania, we run the program from our family studio there. And if you're not in close proximity to any of our locations, don't worry. We offer in-home instruction and virtual options to ensure that Spark can reach you, no matter where you are. We invite you to explore all the ways you can experience Spark and look forward to helping bring our program to you.
At United Fighting Arts Institute, we offer more than just martial arts classes. Our goal is to provide a safe, comfortable environment where students can learn, grow and achieve their goals. Our instructors are highly knowledgeable and caring, and our top-of-the-line training floor and equipment make us the top martial arts training facility in Vermont. We offer a variety of classes for everyone from beginners to experienced martial artists. Our classes include Muay Thai Kickboxing, MMA, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Gi and No-Gi), Aiki JuJitsu, Western Boxing, Wrestling, Self-Defense, “Empowerment Through Self-Defense” Free Community Outreach Seminars and Kids classes. Whether your goal is to gain self-confidence, learn practical self-defense, get fit, or learn traditional martial arts, United Fighting Arts Institute is the best place to do it. We are even an official training site for the Burlington Police Department Defensive Tactics Division.